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Patent GB-189808317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Winding Rope, Twine, Yarn, or Thread into Rolls.
Inventor: BYWATER WILLIAM GAINES
Filed: 1898-04-07
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 8317. Bywater, W. G., and Beanland, T. B. April 7. Reeling ropes and twine.-Relates to machines for winding rope, twine, &c. into rolls having a regular pattern. Fig. 3 shows the machine in plan, and Fig. 5 shows in sectional plan' a differential wheel arrangement b y means of which various thicknesses of the material may be laid closely side by side when winding a roll. The horizontal spindle 7 has the driving-pulleys at one end and a canted spindle 9, to receive the tube on which the roll has to be wound, at the other end. The endless screw 10 is driven from the spindle 7 by means of the wheel arrangement shown in Fig. 5. The wheels 17 and 24 are loosely mounted. A crosspiece 21 rides loosely upon the boss of the wheel 17, but revolves with it by means of keys engaging in two grooves. Another pair of grooves at rightangles to the former affords engagement for keys fixed on the wheel 24 which rides upon the eccentric 25. In order to give the small variation of motion necessary for winding, a slow movement is given to the eccentric 25 by the shaft 18. The shaft 18 is driven by means of V-shaped cones and wheels gearing with the wheel 33.
Patent GB-189809088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoes for Cycling and the like.
Inventor: WICKES LEWIS JAMES
Filed: 1898-04-19
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 9088. Wickes, L. J. April 19. Athletic shoes.-Cycling and other shoes are made, as shown, with a toe-cap b and a heel-piece c only, the other portion of the upper being cut away. Straps d, e are passed across the instep, secured to the heel - piece, and buckled together round the ankle as shown.
Patent GB-189811055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Turbines.
Inventor: SCHULZ RICHARD
Filed: 1898-05-14
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 11,055. Schulz, R. May 14. Steam turbines.-Relates to a turbine T having concentric rings of vanes, the motive fluid being introduced axially to the inner set of vanes b, and thence passing alternately left and right through the turbine and finally passing from the outer vanes c to a discharge passage d. The steam is led from one set of vanes to the next by guide-channels g and guide-vanes in the casing G. By these means the turbine is balanced and the steam used expansively. An outer ring T' of vanes allows the engine to be reversed. Two turbine-wheels T separated by guide-passages may be situated in the same casing ; or two wheels, having separate guide-compartments and a median steam inlet pipe, may be secured to the same shaft.
Patent GB-189811058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Razor-strops.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1898-05-14
Granted: 1899-03-18
Abstract: 11,058. Boult, A. J., [Holland, T. 0.]. May 14. Strops. - Razor strops are provided with folding handles A<3>, fitting into the space between' the top and bottom plates A, A<2>. The bottom plate A is made of wood, indurated fibre, or vulcanized fibre, and may be provided with a coarse strop or a hone a<12>. The top plate A' is made of spring metal, and is provided with a soft leather strop a". The handle A<3> is pivoted by a slotted plate a<5> to a rivet a<3>, and may be securely fixed in position by pushing its end between blocks a', as shown in section in Fig. 2, or by screwing, as shown in Fig. 4. The same strops may be made with fixed handles.
Patent GB-189813471-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Astragals and in Means for Securing Glass in Roofs of Structures generally.
Inventor: WRIGHT GEORGE FRANCIS
Filed: 1898-06-16
Granted: 1899-04-29
Abstract: 13,471. Wright, G. F. June 16. Glazing roofs.-Astragals or glazing-bars A are formed with drainage channels D, F, and sheetmetal caps E are secured to the central projecting webs of the astragals by screws as shown in Fig. 1, or the caps are sprung over beads or enlargements of the webs as shown in the remaining Figures. The edges of the caps may be corrugated, and may receive packing-strips of asbestos, lead, &c. Packing-strips of lead or the like may be applied to the supporting-ribs C of the bars. Water of condensation is conducted by the channels F to eaves, troughs, or gutters.
Patent GB-189815538-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Scotching and for Facilitating Re-starting Tramcars on Gradients.
Inventor: WHITLEY JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1898-07-15
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 15,538. Whitley, J. H., and Spencer, F. July 15. Brakes.-Relates to Scotch blocks for use when starting and stopping on gradients. Blocks 6 on each side are carried by arms5, 4 from the cross-shaft 3, which is oscillated by the gearing 8, 9 and rod 12 from the lever 13. When the car is ascending a gradient, the friction between the rails and the block 6 keeps the latter clear of the wheels. As soon, however, as the car is stopped, the wheels are held by the blocks 6. On moving the lever 13 the blocks are raised and withdrawn from the wheels
Patent GB-189821402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boiler Tube Ferrules.
Inventor: DUVALL GEORGE WESLEY
Filed: 1898-10-11
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 21,402. Duvall, G. W. Oct. 11. Plates, securing tubes to.-Relates to split ferrules for boiler r tubes, and consists in the employment, for tightening them, of a wedge key with rounded or bevelled edges, the edges of the split in the ferrule being correspondingly grooved. The flange of the ferrule is cut through in one or more places, in addition to the main split. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the ferrule in place with the key removed, and Fig. 4 shows a separate view of the key.
Patent GB-189823273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steel Plate Springs.
Inventor: PATTISON GEORGE
Filed: 1898-11-05
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 23,273. Pattison, G. Nov 5. Springs.-The plates of which the spring is composed are separated by space blocks, rollers, or cushions of metal, rubber, wood, &c.
Patent GB-189908860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Brakes for Railway Wagons and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: UNSWORTH HERBERT GEORGE
Filed: 1899-04-27
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 8860. Unsworth, H. G. April 27. Brakes, hand-power. The brake shaft 3 is provided with an operating-lever 5 on each side of the wagon, each lever engaging with a rack 6 when the brake is applied. Each lever is made with an outward spring, so that, upon being depressed, directly or from the other side of the wagon, it disengages itself from its rack. In a modification, each lever 5 is jointed, the outer portion having a spring which presses it away from its rack.
Patent GB-189915081-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Inertia Governors.
Inventor: LANCHESTER FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 15,081. Lanchester, F. W. July 21. Valve gear; governing and regulating.-Relates to inertia governors specially suitable for motors employed in vehicle propulsion, being so constructed as to be unaffected by jolting of the car. About the same centre q as the admission lever b is mounted at its centre of gravity a weighted lever a. These two levers are drawn together by a spring m, so that, as the lever b is oscillated by the cam c at ordinary speeds, the stop k never leaves the lever b. On the latter lever is pivoted a tumbler d carrying a blade e capable of engaging with the catch plate g, whereby the admission valve is opened. The tumbler has a forked prolongation engaging with a stud on the lever a. When excessive speeds are reached, the weighted lever a lags somewhat, the stop k leaves the lever b, and the blade e is deviated so as to miss the catch plate g.
Patent GB-189916141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Meters.
Inventor: SEYMOUR JOHN
Filed: 1899-08-08
Granted: 1900-01-13
Abstract: 16,141. Seymour, J, Aug. 8. Meters.-Relates to a valve arrangement for varying the intake and outlet from both sides of two diaphragms. The intake tube 11 leads to an annular chamber 14 in the valve seat 10, and the outlet pipe 13 leads from a central opening 15. The intervening space in the valve seat is divided into four segmental chambers 16, 23, 24, 25, connected by jointed pipes with each side of the two diaphragms. The valve disc (shown inverted) has a segmental opening 17 connecting the annular chamber 14 with one of the chambers 16, 23, 24, 25, and a second opening 18 similarly connecting the outlet pipe 15 to one of the chambers 16 &c. Studs 28, 29 are placed on the upper valve face to engage with a rod on the driving-shaft, which is operated by links from the oscillating flag wires. The driving-shaft is also geared to the index. In a modified form, the valve cover is fixed and forms part of the chamber 14, an inner rotating portion carried by the shaft producing the distribution as in the form shown.
Patent GB-189920244-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Piston Lubricators.
Inventor: WINTON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1899-10-09
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 20,244. Winton, A. Oct. 9. Lubricators for pistons and cylinders, particularly those of explosion engines. A chamber s is formed in the wall of the cylinder extending through the water jacket e. The oil cup A is mounted above the chamber, and passages r, E extend downwards. When the piston reaches the limit of its outward stroke, the passage E is uncovered, and the pressure of the gas lifts the ball valve C. Pressure is at the same time communicated through the tube F to the surface of the lubricant, so that a small quantity flows out through the apertures B and finds its way to the passage r, which delivers it on to the piston. The lift of the valve C, and consequently the amount of lubricant fed to the piston, is regulated by the screw n.
Patent GB-189922806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Furnaces.
Inventor: DALEY FREDERICK A.
Filed: 1899-11-15
Granted: 1900-02-24
Abstract: 22,806. Lake, H. H., [Daley, F. A.]. Nov. 15. Forced - draught furnaces; mechanical stoking. -Relates to means for supplying " green " coal beneath the fire, which has jets of hot compressed air directed upon it. Fuel, forced by the plunger k to the bottom of the trough-shaped retort b, is agitated and lifted by the blocks h<1> carried by the guided reciprocating rod h, and air is supplied through the channel x to the tuyÞres f. In a modification, the firegrate and fittings are arranged beneath the boiler, and in some cases air is supplied to tuyÞre boxes arranged as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190004840-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Machines for the Production of Motive Power from Exhaust Steam and Waste Gases.
Inventor: WINDHAUSEN FRANZ
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1900-04-28
Abstract: 4840. Windhausen, F. March 14. Vapour engines. - Relates to the production of motive power from exhaust steam, warm waste water, furnace gases, and other sources of heat of low temperature, by the use of liquids having low boiling points, such as anhydrous ammonia, sulphurous anhydride, or carbonic anhydride. Fig. 1 shows one form of the invention. In this, the exhaust steam or other heating-agent enters the vapour generator A at 1, passes through the collector B and the feed - heater C, and escapes at 2. The vapour generated is passed through the superheater D, around which circulate furnace gases, and is then led to the motor E. The exhaust from the motor passes to the condenser F, and the condensed liquid collects in the receiver G, is cooled at H, and by the pump P is fed into the feed-heater and generator again. In another form the vapour from the generator, instead of being superheated directly by furnace gases, is passed through a superheater, which is heated by a liquid so heated. The vapour may be heated in this manner between the stages of expansion in a compound engine ; and the heated liquid may be used in the cylinder jackets. In order that the exhaust heating-steam may not be cooled excessively by falling to too low a pressure owing to the action of the steam-engine air pump, a regulating-valve is provided, which is opened and closes by means of a balanced diaphragm, and operates to maintain a certain minimum exhaust steam pressure in the vapour generator. The feed-pump, in order to avoid the formation of. vapours in front of the piston, is made as shown in section in Fig. 3. The cooled liquid enters at 28, and passes the frictionally-operated suction valve a to the lower end of the pump barrel, whence it is forced through the delivery pipe 29. The pump is also cooled by a jacket 31, the delivery pipe 32 from which carries away any leakage escaping from the stuffing-box.
Patent GB-190007085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanical Stokers for Furnaces.
Inventor: COHNEN BERNHARD
Filed: 1900-04-17
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 7085. Cohnen, B. April 17. Mechanical stoking.-Fuel is fed in any usual way on to a fixed plate a, below which is a reciprocating plate d. The firebars are also reciprocated by any usual means. For withdrawing ashes, a scraper v is connected by rods m to some of the firebars. The Provisional Specification describes also, in general terms, a form of distributing-plate for distributing the fuel over the whole width of the grate ; also a method of distributing the fuel by a wedge-shaped piece above the distributing- plate. Means for reciprocating the firebars by cams engaging recesses in the forward ends of the bars are also described in the Provisional Specification, the cams being so constructed that the bars are moved forward together, but brought back in three sets, successively ; also the arrangement of the grate so that it can be moved forward bodily to reduce the area.
Patent GB-190011271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Life-belts.
Inventor: HOLTHAUSEN FREDERIC
Filed: 1900-06-21
Granted: 1901-06-01
Abstract: 11,271. Holthausen, F. June 21. Belts &c. ; swimming and bathing appliances.-A lifebelt for boatmen, bathers, swimmers, &c., consists of a chain of short cylindrical floats a containing cork or other light material enclosed by an inner coat of waterproof india-rubber fabric and an outer cover of fireproof fabric. Adjacent cylinders are connected by three tarred or pitched cords, to which brass rings b are attached. At each end of the chain is attached a double elastic india-rubber band, carrying a strong brass spring hook c. When the belt is wound round the neck, chest, and body, the hooks c are made to engage two of the rings b. The floats may be filled with a torrefied mixture of powdered cork, Paris lampblack, and pulverized common elder.
Patent GB-190012008-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Blast Apparatus for Locomotive or other Steam Engines.
Inventor: CURRAN ARTHUR DUDLEY
Filed: 1900-07-03
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 12,008. Lake, H. H., [Curran, A. D., and Burton, S. P.]. July 3. Spark-arresters.-In order to intercept sparks and cinders and to return them to the firebox or ashpan, the chimney is made with numerous perforations g, over each of which is an inclined lip. These perforations communicate with an annular chamber i and a receptacle j, whence the sparks &c. are discharged by a pipe k, at the lower end of which is an inducing-jet of steam.
Patent GB-190012944-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electrical Switch.
Inventor: CLAYTON HERBERT FITZROY
Filed: 1900-07-18
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 12,944. Clayton, H. F., Bell, T., and Berry, S. S. July 18. Switches. - T h e contact-arms i are carried by a boss g<1> h a v i n g flattened sides h<1>, h<1> and fitted on the central pin y. The handle d fits loosely on the pin, and embraces the arms i. A spring-controlled pin j<1>, sliding in a recess in the base, serves to give a quick-break.
Patent GB-190013818-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Glass Bottles and the like.
Inventor: DRAKE WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-08-01
Granted: 1901-03-30
Abstract: 13,818. Drake, W., and Kemp, B. W. Aug. 1. Blowing and moulding bottles &c.-Relates to apparatus for blowing bottles &c. The parison mould 11 consists of a tube sliding on a standard 12 so that it can be raised inside the two-part blowing-mould 1 as shown. The mould 11 is actuated by a lever 15, the tail end 17 of which is connected to a spring 18, and when raised is locked by a spring catch 19. Sufficient glass to form a bottle is placed in the mould 11, and the outer mould 1 is closed. A plunger 8, carried by a tube 31 sliding in bearings 32, is then lowered by a handle 24 so that it enters the mould 11, forcing the glass up into the neck part 60 of the outer mould 1. The plunger 8 works against a spring 35 in the tube 31, to prevent shock. The lever 24 is connected by a link 23 to a vertically-sliding bar 22, which, when lowered by means of a projection 21 into the position shown, moves the catch 19, and allows the spring 18 to operate the lever 15, thus suddenly lowering the parison mould 11. The descent of the har 22 also moves the lever 44 of an air cock admitting air from a reservoir through the pipe 39 to a valve chamber 48, the valve 49 of which is raised by the tail end 17 of the lever 15 as the parison mould descends, and allows the air to pass through the tube 38 to the plunger 8. Upon the plunger being raised by the lever 24, a valve 40 in its end opens, and the bottle is blown in the mould. The lever 24 is raised until it strikes a stop, before which a spring 46 raises the lever 44 and closes the air valve. The mould 1 is then opened, and the finished bottle removed. A stop is now retracted by a lever 53, and the lever 24 further raised, a crosshead 61 on the bar 22 lifting the lever 15 so as again to raise the parison mould 11 and at the same time allow the valve 49 to close. The various parts of the apparatus are made adjustable, so that lottles of different sizes can be made by a single machine.
Patent GB-190100320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Lathe and like Tools
Inventor: MINGST CHARLES PETER
Filed: 1901-01-05
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 320. Mingst, C. P. Aug. 2, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Tool-holders.-A tool-holder for lathes and other machines has a shank 1 with a head 2, in which are mounted two or more blades 7, separated by a spacing-block 10 or spacing-blocks, and secured by one or more set-screws 14. The blades are of wedge-section, the hole in the head and the spacing- block being formed to keep the tools upright. The tool is specially suitable for parting off duplicate rings, the distance between the blades being adjusted by suitable packing, and the front of the head being bevelled off so that a deep cut can be taken with a minimum projection of the blades.
Patent GB-190100961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Street and other Gas Lamps.
Inventor: WILSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-01-15
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 961. Wilson, W. Jan. 15. Gas valves and cocks for street and like lamps. To prevent the cock from being turned on or off by any one except the person provided with the special key, the head a of the cock is made square without wings or projections, and is protected by a funnel - shaped guard b, shown detached.
Patent GB-190102738-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Covering for Machinery Pulleys, and Means for Attaching same to the Peripheries thereof.
Inventor: SMITH THOMAS ALFRED
Filed: 1901-02-08
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 2738. Smith, T. A., and Whitten, P. Feb. 8. Materials, fibrous.-A paper for covering driving- pulleys is formed from the bast fibre of the American cotton-wood tree, manilla, hemp, and jute, in stated proportions.
Patent GB-190103807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Balling Yarn or Thread.
Inventor: GEE WALTER MC
Filed: 1901-02-22
Granted: 1902-02-13
Abstract: 3807. McGee, W. Feb. 22. Balling-machines.-The tickets F to be applied to the balls of yarn or thread are placed between the blades of spring clips D carried by arms C on a shaft A, which can be operated by hand or otherwise so as to move the tickets over the ends of the spindles, where they are held while a few coils of yarn are wound to secure them.
Patent GB-190104543-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Stretching Spring Mattress Surfaces and Spring Surfaces of Bedsteads.
Inventor: CHORLTON ISAAC
Filed: 1901-03-04
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 4543. Chorlton, I., and Lloyd, C. S. March 4. Mattresses bedsteads.-Relates to means for stretching the wire surfaces of mattresses and bedstead bottoms. Two internally-threaded tubes c, having headed plugs c<1>, are passed through two holes in the usual movable rail a, and engaged with bolts passing through holes in the fixed rail d. By turning the bolt f the surface can be stretched ; the tube c telescopes into the hole g, and the bolt into the hole in the bar a. Instead of using one threaded tube c, two may be used, and the bolt may be right and left threaded and engage both tubes. The thread may be cut in the tubes, or may be formed by pressing the tube on to a screw by means of a die.
Patent GB-190104865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cranes and Hoisting Apparatus.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1901-03-07
Granted: 1902-02-20
Abstract: 4865. Boult, A. J., [Chisholm & Moore Manufacturing Co.]. March 7. Cranes.-Relates more especially to travelling cranes operated by compressed air, and consists chiefly of controlling-means. The crane carriage, Fig. 1, carries a traversing-motor M and two independent hoisting-motors M<2>, M', the drums of which co-operate with the single and multiple pulley-blocks W<2>, W', respectively, so that various lifting speeds may be obtained. M<3> is the bridge motor. These motors may be of the kind described in Specification No. 4867, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Air and gas engines], controlled by the valve v shown in Fig. 4. This valve is operated by the valve shifter E, Fig. 3, which comprises a rod e<2> carrying two pistons e<3> and normally caused to hold the valve v in mid position by springs e<5>. The pistons are returned to mid position by the full force of one spring only, since the spring on the side to which the pistons have been moved is prevented from elongation by a washer e<4> and pin e<6>. Compressed air is supplied to the outer ends of the pistons e<3> under the control of a valve which is preferably of the form shown in Fig. 5. f<3> is the air inlet, and f<1>, f<2> are nipples connected by hose pipes to the ends of the valve shifter E. The valve F is formed with passages by which either end of the valve shifter may be exposed to pressure and the other to exhaust, and by which both ends may communicate so as to be in equilibrium. f<11> is the equilibrium passage, f<7> the exhaust passage, and f<6> one of the pressure passages. The four valves F required are arranged in one fitting, Fig. 2, their nipples f<1>, f<2> leading to hose connections arranged round the hose connection r<1> by which air is supplied to the motors. The controlling-hose and the main hose are carried in one casing to the point j, where the main hose divides, the larger branch and the six remaining controlling-hose being carried in another casing looped under the bridge to the carriage. The valve v is a sliding valve having inlet ports v<1>, v<2> and exhaust port v<3> co-operating with passages connected to the ports m<8>, Fig. 10, over which the motor cylinders oscillate.
Patent GB-190104975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Glaze-melting Furnaces.
Inventor: ROEMER MELCHIOR
Filed: 1901-03-08
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 4975. R÷mer, M., and Schmidheiny, J. March 8. Melting - furnaces.-Relates to a glaze-melting furnace in which the melting-dish a is supported upon the axle d carried by the bearing-piece c on the firebridge b, and is adapted to be adjusted from the outside or to be readily exchanged. The wedge g, which moves on the rails h, is provided with a curved groove to engage with projections on a rod inserted through the door i, so that the wedge may be withdrawn or pushed in as required. A recess is also provided in the back of the disc. The material to be melted is introduced by the funnel m, and, when molten, the material is discharged through the hole n into the conveying- vessel. A crank projecting through the furnace wall or other means may be employed to move the dish. In the modified form of dish shown in Fig. 3, the cover is in two parts p, q, and the tube s mounted in the cover is wider than the funnel projecting within it.